Typographical machine



T. s. HOIVIANS.

TYPOGRAPHICAL MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED FEB. I9 I919.

Patented Apr. 27, 1920.

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a ia/M 1S. HUMANS.

TYPOGRAPHICAL MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED FEB. 19, 1919.

Paimed 2 SHEETS-SHEET 2.

ATTORN EV UNITED STATES PATENT oEEIoE;

THOMAS S. HOMANS, OF'HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK, ASSIGNOR 'IO INTERTYPECORPORA- '1ION,'OF BROOKLYN,NEW YORK, A CORPORATION OF NEW YORK.

TYPOGRAPHICAL MACHINE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed February 19, 1919. Serial N0.,278,037.

' To all whom it may concern:

magazine attachment or unit showing a;

Be it known that I, THOMAS S. HoMANs, a citizen of the United States,residing at Hempstead, Long Island, in the county of Nassau and State ofNew York, have'invented new and useful Improvements in TypographicalMachines, of which the following is a specification.

My present invention relates to improvements in typographical machinesand more especially to those of the linotype class, it pertaining moreparticularly to the means for mounting the magazines in which thematrices are stored and from which the matrices are drawn for use and towhich the are returned after use.

hile the invention is applicable to magazinesof various styles and formsit is herein shown applied to an auxiliary or..side magazine attachmentsuch as that disclosed in my co-pending application Serial No. 155,267,filed March 16, 1917, the present improvements presenting the practicaladvantage of increasing the magazine capacity and hence the range ofusefulness of such an attachment by providing means for supporting aplurality of magazines in such position that.

any one of such magazines may be quickly brought into position for usewith a'mmimum amount of labor on the part of the operator or attendant.

To these and other ends, the invention consists in certain improvementsand the combinations and arrangements of parts, all as will be morefullyhereinafter described,

the features of novelty being pointed out particularly in the claims atthe end. of the specification.

In tl1e.draw1ngs:.- s Figure 1 IS a side elevation of a. side magazinemounting embodying the present invention.

Figs 2 is a front elevation of the /side magazine attachment or unitembodying the improved magazine mounting.

. Fig. 3'is a perspective view of one of the magazines;

Fig. 4 is-a perspective view of the magazine holder with the magazinesremoved therefrom, and I Fig. 5is aperspe'ctive view of the'ypke ferredto.

one piece magazine is shown extending from application referred to. Inthat application theside magazine unit accommodates one magazine,whereas the present invention enables the side magazi ne unit toaccommodate a plurality of magazines, any one of which may be easily andquickly brought into operative relation with the assembling anddistributing mechanisms without the necessity of removing the magazinesfrom the machine. The preferred embodiment of the invention isshown inthe accompanying drawings and will be hereinafter described in detailbut it is to be understood that the invention is not restricted to theprecise construction shown, as equivalent constructions are contemplatedand will be included within the scope of the claims.

the present instance 1 designates a portion of the main frame of themachine to which the sidemagazine unit is applied and .Zdesignates theframe of the side magazine unit, the frame being pivoted to the mainframe of the machine at the points 3 and 4, a fastening or look 5serving to retain the side magazine unit in operative relation withthemachine to which it is applied. 6

represents the distributing mechanism of the side magazine nnit,.thisdistributing -mechanism being a continuation of or auxlllary to thedistributmg mechanism to the main machine, and 7 designates thematrixa'ssembling mechanism which is'auxiliary to the matrix-assemblingmechanism of the main machine. The construction and mode of operation ofthe side magazine unit and its cooperativerela-tion with the machine towhich it is applied are fully shown and described in my co-pendingapplication re- In that application, however, a

the distributing mechanism. to the assem-- bling mechanism. In theillustrated embodiment of the present invention, relatively shortmagazines are used and a magazine section m is fitted to the machine tofill the space between the distributing mechanism and'the upper end ofthe magazine whereby the matrices will be, conducted from thedistributing mechanism into the magazine which happens to be inoperative position.

The present invention provides means whereby a plurality of magazinescanbe accommodated at one time in the machine and any one of thesemagazines may be readily brought into an operative position between theupper magazine section m and the assembling mechanism 7 While differentnumbers of magazines may be accommodated it is preferable to provide forthree magazines as shown in the present instance. The magazine mountingcomprises a frame 8 which is preferably three-sided, providing threesides upon which the magazines may The'corners of the magazine beplaced. I frame are preferably flattened as shown and these flattenedcorners of the frame are pro-- vided with pairs of upper and lowerupwardly .turned books 9 which are arranged to receive the laterallyprojecting "ends of rails 10 which rails are fixed to the undersides ofthe'magazines. With this arrange ment any one or more of the magazinesmay be removedfrom the magazine frame by sliding the magazine upwardlyuntil the cross,

rails 10 thereof are disengaged from the re taining hooks 9 whereuponthe unfastened' imagazine can be elevated from the machine. The placingof a magazine on themaga'zine I frame is accomplished by a reverseoperation, The magazine frame is revolubly mounted on a spindle 11 whichfits and exthe forward or lower end of the bearing 12' tends through anupper bearing 12 formed in the magazine-frame, the spindle being provded with a threaded portion to receive nuts 13 wlnch are adapted to abutagainst of the magazine frame and thereby position the magazine frame ina forward and rear: ward direction. The spindle 11 is attached to a yoke14: and this yoke is pivoted by a pin 15 to the forward end of anarm'16. This arm 16 is pivoted'at 17 to the-lugs 18 which are attachedto theframc 2 of the side magazine unit and the upper end of the framelficooperates with an ad usting screw 19, the screw being fixed to theside magazine unit frame ,2 and provided with an adjusting nut 20 whichcooperates with the upper end ofthe arm 16, thus providing means foradjusting the elevation of the, pivot pin 15 to which the yoke l tisconnected. The yoke 14 straddles the lower endof the arm 16 and across-bar 21 connects the arms'of the, yoke as adapted to abut againstthe upper side of the, arm 16 when cross rod 21 on the yoke 14 with theupper side of the arm 16. While the magazine frame is held in elevatedposition, it isrothe yoke is swung upwardly about the pivot 15 as anaxis, this cross-bar thereby limiting the upward swing of the magazine.To facilitate manipulation of the magazine frame, the latter is providedin the present instance with a handle 22 which extends forwardly and inline with the axis of rotation of the magazine frame, the handleporviding convenient means for lifting the magazine frame and themagazine units thereof into the upper position indicated by the dotted.lines in Fig. 1 and' for rotating the frame and magazines while inraised position to bring the desired magazine into position for use.Preferably and as shown the shank or stem 23 of the handle 22 is fittedinto a hearing or boss 24 on the magazine frame which is in alinementwith-the bearing 12, thisshank 28 being fixed in the bearing 24: withits rear end spaced forwardly from the forward end of the spindle .11 soas to allow clearance for adjusting the magazine frame axially on thespindle.= The forward end of the spindle may, as shown, enter the rearend of the forward bearing 24 in order to provide a steady bearing forthe magazine frame. Lateral positioning'of the magazine in use iseffected by'lugs25 which are fixed to the frame 2 of the side magazineunit and are arranged to cooperate with the opposite edges of-themagazine when the latter is brought into operative position. a

Theoperation of changing magazines is as follows c The magazine framewhich contains the relatively short matrix containing magazine sectionis first lifted upwardly by the'ha'ndle 22, the frame and themagazine's"thereof"- swinging into the position shown by,'the dottedlines in Fig. 1' about "the pivot pin 15 as the axis, this upwardmovement of the magazine frame and the magazines thereof/ being limitedby the engagement of th'e tated about the spindle Has the axisuntilthedesired magazine thereon assumes a po sition directly beneath thespindle'i ll; The

magazine frame isthen lowered causingthe selected magazine to assume apositionbetween the lower end of the upper inagazine. section m and theassembling mechanism 7, i

it being understood that the matrix 'containingv magazine sections ofthe magazine are provided with escapements controlling the delivery ofthe matrix therefrom and "that,

these escapement's are brought into operative" relation withthekey-board mechanism'as the respective magazine section is brought intooperative position. The adjustment 19-20 enables the'spind-le 11 to beso set as to insure correct registrationbf the m'aga-" zines thereofwith the upper magazine sec- .nism.7.

tion maand the matrix deliveryanecha By:mounting the relatively shortmatrixcontaining sections of the magazine on the magazine frame, andlocating the pivot 15 of the magazine frame forward of the rear or upperends of the magazines, as shown, the lifting effort required to elevatethe magazines and their'frame to effect a change of magazines is reducedto aminimum, the location of the pivot being such that the weight of themagazines is partly counterbalanced. Furthermore, the symmetrical arranement of the magazines above the spind e balances the magazines and aminimum effort is required to rotate them and their carrying frame. Themeans provide for effecting axial adjustment of" the magazine frame onits spindle, enables the magazines to be accurately positioned in adirection longitudinally. of the magazine section m, While, aspreviously explained, the

adjustment 19-20 enables the rear edge of -the magazine in operativeposition to be elevated or lowered as may be necessary, to

bring such edge into alinement or register.

with the lower forward edge of the magazine section an. The forwardportion of the magazine on the magazine frame comes toand a shaft aboutwhich said frame is rotatable to bring any one of the magazines thereoninto, apredetermin'ed position, the shaft being pivoted to swing in adirection transversely of its axis to carry a selected .magazine into orout of OPGIMJIVG posltlon.

2. In a t pographical machine, a frame having a p urality of sides toreceive and support a number of magazines, a shaft located insymmetrical relation to-said magazines and about which said frame isrotatable to alter the position of. th'e magazines relatively to thedistributing and assem bling mechanisms of the machine, said shaft beingshiftable in a direction transversely. of its axis to move any one ofthe maga-i zines on said frame into orout of operative positionrelatively to the-distributing and assembling mechanisms. I 3. In atypographical machine,a frame adapted to carry a plurality offma azines,

a spindle on which said framejs ad ustable to bring any one ofthemagazines thereon into position for use, and an adjustable memberconnected to said spindle for positioning the frame and a magazinethereon incorrect operative relation with the assembling anddistributing" mechanisms of the machine.

4. In a typographical machine, a frame adapted to carry a pluralityof'magazines, a shaft on ,which said frame is rotatable to bring any oneof'the magazines thereon into operative position, means for adjustingsaid shaft in a direction transversely of its axis,

and means on saidshaft for adjusting the axial position of the .framethereon. 5. In a typographical machine, a frame adapted to carry aplurality of magazines,

a shaft located centrally of said magazines 3 and on which 'said frameis rotatable to bring any magazine thereon in' position for use, and amember pivotally supporting one end of said shaft and adjustable tosecure registration of amagazine on said frame.

with theassembling and distributing mech anisms of the machine.

6. In. a typographical machine, a 'frame adapted to carry "a pluralityof magazines, a shaft on which said frame is'rotatabl?i means foradjusting'the position of sad frame axially on said shaft, and meanspivotally supporting said shaft and adjustable to vary tion transverselyof its axis.

theposition of the shaft in a direc 7. In .a typographical. machine, aframe adapted to support a plurality of magazinesin symmetrical relationthereon, and a shaft rotatably supporting said frame and locatedcentrally and longitudinally of the mega: zines, said shaft beingpivoted at oneiend whereby it may swing any desired magazine on saidframe intoand "out of operative posltion.

8. In a typographicab machine coin ris; mg amam frame and distrlbutin'an as...

sembling mechanisms mounted 't ereon, a 1G6 magazine frame having aplurality of sides each adapted to receive a matrix magazine, and asupport on which said magazine frame is rotatable to bring any one ofthe ma s-- zines thereon into position for use, said sup-u port beingmovable relatively to the mam.

frame in a direction transversely of the'axis of rotation of themagazine frame whereby beimoved into and out of cooperative relationwith"- the distributing and assembling mechanism,

the magazine selectedfor use may the main frame providing a support forthe selected magazine when the same is in-posh.

tion for use. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand inpresence of two subscribing witnesses. r N

THOMAS S. HOMANS.

Witnesses:

LEWIS Gmsnn'r, Anrnno, M. BERRY.

